Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology
Do you like math and science? Are you interested in building things?
Consider a career in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Technology.
The demands for jobs in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology is exploding as the rate of technological advancement in these fields increases.
Additionally, the knowledge and skills gained from these career fields, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), are widespread and stretch across many different industries like automotive, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, science, and retail.
Salaries in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Technology tend to be higher than average, especially in entry-level positions. Additionally, opportunities for advancement are plentiful as the economy and the rate of technology continue to grow.
In most instances, these career paths require varying levels of post-secondary education, whether apprenticeships, certifications, technical diplomas, associate's or bachelor's degrees.
Career Pathway: Architecture & Construction
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective (Environmental Science-1cr.) |
3 |
|
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Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
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Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Principles of Architecture & Construction A’/B (PLATO, 1 cr) |
Drafting & Design (PLATO, 1 cr) |
8 |
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Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5) PE 9 (.5) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr) Health (.5) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Options (.5 cr) PE Elective (.5 cr) |
PE Elective (.5) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
4H |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Arts, A/V Technology & Communication
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective (Environmental Science-1cr.) |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses (PLATO classes) CAN BE TAKEN ANY YEAR |
Audio Video Production 1 A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Electronic Communication Skills (PLATO, .5 cr) Graphic Design & Illustrations A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Digital Photography 1A/1B (PLATO, .5 cr) Digital Photography 2 (PLATO, .5 cr) Journalism 1A: (PLATO, .5 cr) Journalism 1B (PLATO, .5 cr) Art History & Appreciation (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Audio Video Production 2 A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Digital & Interactive Media A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Networking Fundamentals (PLATO, .5 cr) New for 21/22 3D Modeling: (PLATO, .5 cr) Animation 1A (PLATO, .5 cr) Animation 1B (PLATO, 5 cr) Art in World Culture (PLATO, .5 cr) Public SpeakingA/B (PLATO, .5 cr) Interior Design (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Audio Video Production 3 A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Principles of Arts, A/V Tech & Comm A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Advanced Computer Science (PLATO, .5 cr) Introduction to Visual Arts (PLATO, .5 cr) Professional Communication (PLATO, .5 cr) Professional Photography, A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Social Media Our Connected World (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Introduction to Music Appreciation (PLATO, .5 cr) Introduction to Social Media (PLATO, .5 cr) Theatre, Cinema and Film Production (PLATO, .5 cr) Introduction to Android Mobile App Development (PLATO, .5 cr) Introduction to iOS Mobile App Dev (PLATO, .5 cr) Creative Writing (PLATO, .5 cr) Theatre, Cinema, & Film Production 1 & 2 (PLATO, .5 cr each semester) |
8 |
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Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5) PE 9 (.5) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr) Health (.5) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Options (.5 cr) PE Elective (.5 cr) |
PE Elective (.5) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
FFA, 4H |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Information Technology
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective (Environmental Science-1cr.) |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Business Management (.5 cr) Introduction to Social Media, (PLATO, .5 cr) Principles of Information Technology A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Cybersecurity 1A & 1B (PLATO, .5 cr/sem) Advanced Computer Science A (PLATO, .5 cr) Web Technologies A/B (PLATO, .5 cr/sem) |
Intro Computer Science(.5 cr) Business Law (.5 cr) Business Information Management A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Principles of Business, Marketing, & Finance A/B 1 cr) Intro to Cybersecurity (PLATO, .5 cr) Networking Fundamentals A/B (PLATO. .5 cr/sem) |
CompTIA A+220-1001 (PLATO, .5 cr) CompTIA A+220-1002 (PLATO, .5 cr) CompTIA Network+ Certification N10-007 A/B (PLATO, .5 cr/sem) Computer Programming A/B (PLATO, .5 cr/sem) Game Development (PLATO, .5 cr) Youth Apprenticeship (CESA, 1 cr) |
8 |
|
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Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5) PE 9 (.5) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr) Health (.5) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Options (.5 cr) PE Elective (.5 cr) |
PE Elective (.5) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
FFA, 4H, FCCLA, FBLA, NHS, Key Club |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Manufacturing
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Principles of Manufacturing A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) |
Manufacturing: Product Design and Innovation (PLATO, .5 cr) |
8 |
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|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
FFA, FBLA, FCCLA, NHS, Key Club |
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|
Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
Algebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO classes can be taken during any year |
Principles of Engineering & Technology A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Concepts of Engineering & Technology (PLATO, 5 cr) Foundations of Green Energy A/B (PLATO, .5 cr/sem) |
Foundations of Green Energy A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Robotics A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) Artificial Intelligence (PLATO, .5 cr) |
Game Development (PLATO, .5 cr) Introduction to Marine Biology Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue (PLATO, 5 cr) |
Biotechnology 1A (PLATO, .5 cr) Biotechnology !BUnlocking Nature’s Secrets (PLATO, .5 cr) Renewable Technologies: Introduction (PLATO,.5 cr) |
5.5 |
|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Other Optional Courses |
Marketing (.5)* |
Computer Concepts 2(.5 cr)* |
3.5 |
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Related Activities and Organizations |
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications (MOS) |
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Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Career Pathway: Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
Recommended Scope & Sequence of Courses
|
Content Area |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
11 Grade |
12 Grade |
Total Credits |
|
English / Language Arts |
English 9 |
English 10 |
English 11 |
English 12 |
4 |
|
Math |
articleAlgebra |
Geometry |
Advance Algebra |
Pre-Calculus |
4 |
|
Science |
PhysChem |
Biology |
Science Elective |
3 |
|
|
Social Studies |
World Studies |
U.S. History |
Social Studies Elective (Current Events .5) |
Civics (.5) |
3 |
|
Career & Technical Education Courses PLATO CLASSES CAN BE TAKEN AT ANY TIME |
Principles of Transportation, Distribution & Logistics A/B (PLATO, 1 cr) |
8 |
|||
|
Other Required |
Freshman Success (.5 cr) PE 9 (.5 cr) |
Computer Concepts (.5 cr)* Health (.5 cr) |
Personal Finance (.5 cr) Post Secondary Option (.5 cr) |
PE electives (.5 cr) |
4 |
|
Related Activities and Organizations |
|||||
|
Total Credits: |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
6.5 |
26 |
* Postsecondary Credit Available
Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes are constantly being transformed by advancements in technology, from automation to 3D printing. Outdated manufacturing facilities dependent on manual labor are being replaced by automated, computerized machines, creating new, high-paying career opportunities for workers with the right skills.
Jobs in Demand:
- Automation Technician
- Industrial Engineering Technicians
- Machinist
- Mechatronics Technician
- Quality Engineer
- Welder
View the Courses Scope and Sequence for the Manufacturing Pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 2.6% Job Growth
- 8,456 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $47,182 |
| Average | $58,244 |
| Experienced | $74,361 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Transportation, Distribution, & Logisitics
The Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career fields have been revolutionized. Automobiles and trucks have become dependent on computers and electronics, and the logistics industry is much more productive today due to computer-optimization.
Jobs In Demand:
- Auto Body & Service Tech
- Cargo & Freight Agent
- Distribution Manager
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Logistician
- Mobile Electronics Installation & Repair
View the course scope and sequence for the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 6.9% Job Growth
- 15,224 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $19,580 |
| Average | $32,780 |
| Experienced | $53,230 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Architecture & Construction
The need for construction and trade jobs is growing as new residential homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects are starting all the time. Additionally, many workers in this field are retiring, creating increased demand. This career field is very portable since there is demand for construction across the country.
Jobs In Demand:
- Architect
- Carpenter
- Electrician
- HVAC Technician
- Plumber
View the Courses Scope and Sequence for the Architecture & Construction pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 8.7% Job Growth
- 7,879 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $34,420 |
| Average | $54,943 |
| Experienced | $82,787 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics
STEM jobs (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are appearing everywhere in new industries like bio-tech, data science, electronics, and the environmental industry. These jobs pay very well and are applicable across the economy and different industries.
Jobs in Demand:
- Bio-Medical Scientist
- Civil Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Electrical Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Market Research Analyst
- Mechanical Engineer
View the course scope and sequence for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics pathway.
Next Ten Years
- 13.3% Job Growth
- 1,088 New Job Openings
- Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
| Experience Level | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $44,667 |
| Average | $66,993 |
| Experienced | $102,637 |
| Source: WORKnet Wisconsin | |
Pathway Specific Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Department | Pathway | Prerequisite | Suggested Grade Level(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Advanced Algebra | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 71 | Algebra | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 213 | Anatomy & Physiology | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 020AP | AP Biology* | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 079AP | AP Calculus* | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SCISH2 | AP Chemistry* | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 119 | Applied Math | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 121 | Applied Math II | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 777 | Automotive Mechanics I | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 777II | Automotive Mechanics II | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 20 | Biology | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TECH115 | Building Trades | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 21 | Chemistry | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 19 | Environmental Science | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TECH111 | Exploring Tech | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SCI150 | Geology | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 75 | Geometry | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TECH110 | Home/Auto/Sm Engine Maintenance | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 1006 | Integrated Math | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 163 | Integrated Math 10 | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 164 | Integrated Math 11 | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 165 | Integrated Math 12 | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SE017 | Integrated Math 7 | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 171 | Integrated Math 9 | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SCI 401 | Integrated Science | Special Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| SCI111 | Introduction to Physics & Chemistry | Science | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TECH112 | Manufacturing | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| TECH112YA | Manufacturing Youth Apprenticeship | Tech Ed | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| 85 | Mathematical Problem Solv. | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 | |
| PC1 | PreCalculus | Math | Engineering, Manufacturing, & Technology | 9, 10, 11, 12 |